Transforming TJSL Governance as a Key to Regional Development
Regional development is dealing with the growing complexity of community needs, while the government's fiscal capacity is limited. Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) or CSR is positioned as a strategic collaborator, not a substitute for local budgets, within a development ecosystem that’s transparent, participatory, and focused on empowerment.
Regulations like Law No. 40/2007 and Government Regulation No. 47/2012 emphasize TJSL as an institutional responsibility, not just a voluntary thing. The concept of community empowerment is at the core, where people act as subjects of development from planning to evaluation, to avoid programs that don’t match actual needs.
In Bekasi Regency, data from the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) in 2025 shows an increase in TJSL activities from 275 (in 2021) to 860 (in 2025) with 129 partners. While encouraging, there’s a need to evaluate the real impact on welfare, databases, and sustainability. Programs are spread across education, health, environment, infrastructure, economy, and socio-cultural-religious areas.
Governance is being strengthened through the CSR Awards 2026 as a mechanism to align with regional priorities and give appreciation based on assessments. The dominance of the economic field could potentially boost the empowerment of MSMEs and local value chains, while environmental programs need measurable indicators like waste reduction and citizen participation.
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